Blendworth

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Coordinates: 50°55′01″N 0°59′21″W / 50.91694°N 0.98929°W / 50.91694; -0.98929
Blendworth
Blendworth

 Blendworth shown within Hampshire
Population < 100
OS grid reference SU710134
Civil parish Horndean
District East Hampshire
Shire county Hampshire
Region South East
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town WATERLOOVILLE
Postcode district PO8
Dialling code 023
Police Hampshire
Fire Hampshire
Ambulance South Central
EU Parliament South East England
UK Parliament East Hampshire
List of places
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Hampshire

Blendworth is a village in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It lies 0.4 miles (0.6km) northeast of Horndean just east off the A3 road.

The village has a population of fewer than 100 people. The church, Holy Trinity, was erected in 1850-51, and until recently had a C of E Infant School next to it. It is part of the parish of Horndean. Blendworth also has a stable and a brass band. The nearest railway station is 2.2 miles (3.5km) southeast of the village, at Rowlands Castle.

The village is also close to Chalton, Finchdean and Rowlands Castle.

Blendworth Brass Band

The Blendworth Brass Band was founded in 1982 by Commander Chris Eason, OBE. The band are well known in the surrounding areas such as: Portsmouth, Southampton, Hayling Island, Denmead, Petersfield, Liss, Havant and Waterlooville. They regularly take trips within the UK and Europe to promote brass band music and further their musical ability.

The band rehearse at the Blendworth Church Hall on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

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